Serving 335 students in grades 6-8, Buena Vista Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Buena Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Buena Vista Middle School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Buena Vista Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3112 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
48%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Buena Vista Middle School is ranked #3112 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Buena Vista Middle School often compared to?
Buena Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Gutierrez Middle School, International School Of Monterey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista Middle School?
335 students attend Buena Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Buena Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista Middle School?
Buena Vista Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Buena Vista Middle School offer ?
Buena Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buena Vista Middle School part of?
Buena Vista Middle School is part of Spreckels Union Elementary School District.
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